24/11/2020
QUESTION 1: WHAT IS IJMB?
ANSWER: It is an abbreviation with the full meaning as Interim Joint and Matriculation Board. It Is owned by the federal government program and been supervised by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Before, it’s only program used by students to gain admission into Nigerian universities, before federal government comes up with JAMB. But now, we can say IJMB is a program to set up to put an ease to students admission difficulties, as it’s easier to gain admission with it, than JAMB.
QUESTION 2: WHAT IS IJMBE?
ANSWER: It is Interim Joint and Matriculation Examination conducted annually mainly for those seeking
QUESTION 3: Who is eligible?
Any Nigerian and Non-Nigerian student is eligible with a minimum qualification of an O’level Result – WAEC,NECO,NABTEB. Students awaiting result can also apply.
QUESTION 4: What are the requirement needed to enroll?
• Five (5) O’level credit passes (maximum of two sittings) as contained in the recent JAMB Brochure.
• Twelve Recent Passport Photograph (not older than three months).
• Birth Certificate.
• Certificate of the State of Origin or Affidavit
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QUESTION 5: Is IJMB Accredited?
YES! IJMB is recognized by JAMB (Check page 4 of Jamb Brochure, Item 2.2 (2) to confirm IJMB as a requirement for University admission) and is currently accepted by virtually all Universities in Nigeria.
QUESTION 6: HOW DOES THE EXAM LOOK LIKE?
Personally, the percent rate of people passing IJMB are much higher than any other exams despite being seen as very difficult. Every year at least 70% of people writing the examination do have up to 8 to 10 points while at least 88% do have the minimum points admittable to Nigerian universities which is 5 points.
QUESTION 6: How difficult Is IJMB?
ANSWER: It is an exam that ordinarily an average student can pass with a some seriousness.
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